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POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide leadership, supervision, and organization to facilitate an athletic program.
To develop team objectives that further the mission of the WHS Athletic Department in conjunction with the principles of Pursuing Victory with Honor.
To ensure the health, safety, and security of the student athletes at all times.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Pre-season responsibilities
Work with the athletic director on the timely employment of assistant coaches and volunteers;
Ensure staff attends the mandatory in-services and have certifications prior to first day;
Prior to student participation in any supervised activities, ensure all students are properly cleared to participate;
Assure team and athletic department policies and procedures are followed by all coaching staff;
Conduct a meeting for all parents outlining expectations of athletes for the season;
Conduct a pre-season athlete meeting regarding all team rules, department policies and procedures;
Inspects facilities for cleanliness and safety.
2. In-season responsibilities
Administer all phases of the assigned sport;
Provide for the proper care and use of equipment and facilities;
Organize and implement all practice plans;
Maintain appropriate inventory control for all school and district equipment;
Communicate appropriately with students, parents, staff and media;
Supervise athletes at all times when they are involved in sport activities;
Continually encourage and model positive and healthy lifestyle for students;
Provide leadership for assistant coaches at all levels within the sport;
Present professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service;
Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports;
Monitor activities on the field or court to prevent accidents;
Follow emergency action plan and procedures established in the event of an emergency;
Responsible for the availability and safekeeping of emergency equipment (rescue tubes, backboard, signs and other related equipment);
Report needed repairs of equipment and facilities to the athletic director and /or principal;
Report all injuries to the athletic director, principal and athletic trainer;
Ensure that all athletes have a physical and are academically eligible to participate;
File and maintain all injury reports on athletes;
Attend all required WHS, district and AIA meetings;
Be knowledgeable and follow all WHS, district and AIA rules and regulations;
Distribute and collect all equipment and uniforms;
Assist in the coordination of team transportation;
Coordinate the development of the team schedule with the athletic director.
3. Post-season responsibilities
Inventory, clean, and store all equipment;
Arrange for the cleaning and storage of all uniforms;
Recommend equipment to be purchased;
Assist the athletic director in evaluating the program;
Recommend athletes for awards;
Attend post-season awards program.
OTHER DUTIES:
Performs related duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate preferred.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Must meet coaching certification requirements of the Arizona Interscholastic Association.
Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid / CPR certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds; and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
EEO: Wickenburg Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.